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    • Etiquette and tips

      This page explains the etiquette required and some tips on how to prepare to go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
    • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

      This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
    • Attending court

    • What to expect when attending a court hearing

      An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As part of your separation, to legally resolve arrangements for your children or divide up your assets, you might find yourself at the FCFCOA. This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
    • What to expect when attending a court hearing (AUSLAN)

      This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
    • Migration: What happens if I do not attend Court?

      Unless the Court excuses you from attending, you must attend court whenever there is a hearing. If you do not attend the Court hearing and do not have a lawyer appearing for you, the Court might dismiss your application in your absence and order you to pay the Minister’s costs.
    • Do I need to attend any court hearings?

      Frequently asked question response relating to migration law
    • How can I get more information about attending a court hearing?

      Frequently asked question response
    • How can I get more information about attending a court hearing?

      Frequently asked question response for general federal law matters
    • Request to attend by electronic communication

      This form is used to seek permission to attend by telephone or video.

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  • Etiquette and tips

    This page explains the etiquette required and some tips on how to prepare to go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
  • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

    This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
  • Attending court

  • What to expect when attending a court hearing

    An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As part of your separation, to legally resolve arrangements for your children or divide up your assets, you might find yourself at the FCFCOA. This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
  • What to expect when attending a court hearing (AUSLAN)

    This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
  • Migration: What happens if I do not attend Court?

    Unless the Court excuses you from attending, you must attend court whenever there is a hearing. If you do not attend the Court hearing and do not have a lawyer appearing for you, the Court might dismiss your application in your absence and order you to pay the Minister’s costs.
  • Do I need to attend any court hearings?

    Frequently asked question response relating to migration law
  • How can I get more information about attending a court hearing?

    Frequently asked question response
  • How can I get more information about attending a court hearing?

    Frequently asked question response for general federal law matters
  • Request to attend by electronic communication

    This form is used to seek permission to attend by telephone or video.

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